Winter Wonders is open until 5 January in the centre of Brussels! Think about your travel arrangements before you visit. Favour public transport. Winter Wonders is open until 5 January in the centre of Brussels! Think about your travel arrangements before you visit. Favour public transport. Winter Wonders is open until 5 January in the centre of Brussels! Think about your travel arrangements before you visit. Favour public transport.

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Echinodermus

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 1pm to 1am
Location: Mont des Arts

Discover this prickly plant inspired by the echinocactus at the bottom of Mont des Arts, which unfurls its sparkling foliage 11 meters high, like a firework suspended in mid-flight. This giant luminaire evokes a dreamlike, disjointed tree whose luminous fruits sway in the wind, creating a moving scenography.

Discover this prickly plant inspired by the echinocactus at the bottom of Mont des Arts, which unfurls its sparkling foliage 11 meters high, like a firework suspended in mid-flight.

This giant luminaire evokes a dreamlike, disjointed tree whose luminous fruits sway in the wind, creating a moving scenography.

sapin de noel

Christmas Tree

Dates: 21.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 1 pm to 1 am
Location: Grand-Place

The majestic Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, an undeniable symbol of Winter Wonders, is at the centre of a dazzling sound and light show.

It will be cut down on the morning of Wednesday 20 November and erected from 6 a.m. on Thursday 21 November, ready to embody the spirit of the festive season.

The tree will be brought to life for the first time on Friday 29 November, with an inauguration ceremony starting at 6pm.

This year, the tree is lit with a unique touch of solidarity, thanks to an extraordinary partnership with Make-A-Wish, the charity that makes the dreams of children with serious illnesses come true.

The tree will be adorned with elephants, reminiscent of the Côte d’Or brand, which supports this charity event.

Some of these decorations, signed by Belgian celebrities, will then be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish to help grant the wishes of children with serious illnesses. Participate in the auction via www.cotedor.makeawish.be

The majestic Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, an undeniable symbol of Winter Wonders, is at the centre of a dazzling sound and light show.

It will be cut down on the morning of Wednesday 20 November and erected from 6 a.m. on Thursday 21 November, ready to embody the spirit of the festive season.

The tree will be brought to life for the first time on Friday 29 November, with an inauguration ceremony starting at 6pm.

This year, the tree is lit with a unique touch of solidarity, thanks to an extraordinary partnership with Make-A-Wish, the charity that makes the dreams of children with serious illnesses come true.

The tree will be adorned with elephants, reminiscent of the Côte d’Or brand, which supports this charity event.

Some of these decorations, signed by Belgian celebrities, will then be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish to help grant the wishes of children with serious illnesses. Participate in the auction via www.cotedor.makeawish.be

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Sound and light show

Dates: 29.11.24 – 04.01.25, no show on 24.12 & 31.12
Hours: 5 pm to 10 pm
Location: Grand-Place

The sound and light show on the Grand-Place, which is renewed every year to transport visitors to another universe, is the creation of Camille Gross and Olivier Magermans.
“Echoes of Colors” is a five-minute video mapping show projected onto the tower of the City Hall, in an intense celebration of colour.

The sound and light show on the Grand-Place, which is renewed every year to transport visitors to another universe, is the creation of Camille Gross and Olivier Magermans.

“Echoes of Colors” is a five-minute video mapping show projected onto the tower of the City Hall, in an intense celebration of colour.

In this dreamlike universe, colours are central to the experience, transforming the tower into a playground, challenging and reinventing its structure.

Bathed in vibrant hues, the building seems at times to float, shatter into glass or reveal a skeleton illuminated by phosphorescent vegetation.

The projection ends with an explosion of infinite colours that emphasise the verticality of the tower, all accompanied by a synchronised soundtrack to complete the experience.

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Echinodermus

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 1pm to 1am
Location: Mont des Arts

Discover this prickly plant inspired by the echinocactus at the bottom of Mont des Arts, which unfurls its sparkling foliage 11 meters high, like a firework suspended in mid-flight. This giant luminaire evokes a dreamlike, disjointed tree whose luminous fruits sway in the wind, creating a moving scenography.

Discover this prickly plant inspired by the echinocactus at the bottom of Mont des Arts, which unfurls its sparkling foliage 11 meters high, like a firework suspended in mid-flight.

This giant luminaire evokes a dreamlike, disjointed tree whose luminous fruits sway in the wind, creating a moving scenography.

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Dream Space

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm
Location: Pl. De Brouckère

Comfortably seated in reclining seats mounted on actuators, the get ready to enjoy incredible virtual reality experiences: meetings with mummies or dragons, discovery of a haunted house, space exploration, a ride in a Christmas sleigh, and much more. Larger-than-life experiences for every taste and age!

Comfortably seated in reclining seats mounted on actuators, the get ready to enjoy incredible virtual reality experiences: meetings with mummies or dragons, discovery of a haunted house, space exploration, a ride in a Christmas sleigh, and much more.

Larger-than-life experiences for every taste and age!

Price: €7

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Christmas Tour by Tootbus

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25, from Thursday till Monday
Hours: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: 90, Rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels

Discover Brussels at its most beautiful during the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the Christmas enchantment that transforms the city into a true fairy tale. During this one-hour tour in a 100% electric panoramic bus, you will feel the very essence of Christmas in Brussels, with the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets.

Discover Brussels at its most beautiful during the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the Christmas enchantment that transforms the city into a true fairy tale.

During this one-hour tour in a 100% electric panoramic bus, you will feel the very essence of Christmas in Brussels, with the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets.

After this magical bus experience, continue your exploration on foot with the Christmas Tootwalk, giving you the perfect chance to dive into the history and culture of the city.

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Skating rink

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

The ice rink is back on Place De Brouckère! There is an area for toddlers, and skates which are placed over shoes are available. The large rink is completely covered by a transparent roof. No booking, except for schools via info@bmeo.be. Wheelchair access with accompanying adult.

The ice rink is back on Place De Brouckère! There is an area for toddlers, and skates which are placed over shoes are available. The large rink is completely covered by a transparent roof.

No booking, except for schools via info@bmeo.be

Wheelchair access with accompanying adult.

Prices (including skate rental):

  • Over 16 years old: €10
  • Under 16 years old: €5
  • Family (2 adults + 2 children): €25
  • Free for those accompanying people with reduced mobility (PMR)

Not recommended for children under 6 years old.

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Curling

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

Want to experience the spirit of winter sports right in the heart of Brussels ? Three ice curling rinks are available alongside the ice rink at Place De Brouckère.

Want to experience the spirit of winter sports right in the heart of Brussels? Three ice curling rinks are available alongside the ice rink at Place De Brouckère.

Price:

  • Over 16 years old: €8
  • Under 16 years old: €4
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Andréa’s merry-go-round

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

Another classic must-see, these rides feature handmade fantastic characters from the poetic world of Jules Verne. A timeless moment!

Another classic must-see, these rides feature handmade fantastic characters from the poetic world of Jules Verne. A timeless moment!

Price: €3/(2-11 years)

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Ferris Wheel LOTTO

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm
Location: Vismet Brussels

From atop the 55 meters of one of the most spectacular attractions of Winter Wonders, the view of Brussels and the festive city centre is out of this world. The 42-cabin Ferris Wheel also provides for persons of reduced mobility, with a specially-equipped cabin available for them.

From atop the 55 meters of one of the most spectacular attractions of Winter Wonders, the view of Brussels and the festive city centre is out of this world.

The 42-cabin Ferris Wheel also provides for persons of reduced mobility, with a specially-equipped cabin available for them.

Prices:

  • Over 12 years old: €10
  • Under 12 years old: €6
manege les rennes du pere noel

Santa’s Reindeer merry-go-round

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

This enormous Santa can carry up to 32 people in his 8 reindeer- and sleigh-shaped gondolas. The peak reaches a height of 10 m, and the gondolas can take passengers up to four metres high so that they can admire the market site in complete safety.

This enormous Santa, can carry up to 32 people in his 8 reindeer- and sleigh-shaped gondolas.

The peak reaches a height of 10 m, and the gondolas can take passengers up to four metres high so that they can admire the market site in complete safety.

This attraction has already proved very popular at many Christmas markets, and is a big hit with children.

Price: €5

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Christmas Tree

Dates: 21.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 1 pm to 1 am
Location: Grand-Place

The majestic Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, an undeniable symbol of Winter Wonders, is at the centre of a dazzling sound and light show.

It will be cut down on the morning of Wednesday 20 November and erected from 6 a.m. on Thursday 21 November, ready to embody the spirit of the festive season.

The tree will be brought to life for the first time on Friday 29 November, with an inauguration ceremony starting at 6pm.

This year, the tree is lit with a unique touch of solidarity, thanks to an extraordinary partnership with Make-A-Wish, the charity that makes the dreams of children with serious illnesses come true.

The tree will be adorned with elephants, reminiscent of the Côte d’Or brand, which supports this charity event.

Some of these decorations, signed by Belgian celebrities, will then be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish to help grant the wishes of children with serious illnesses. Participate in the auction via www.cotedor.makeawish.be

The majestic Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, an undeniable symbol of Winter Wonders, is at the centre of a dazzling sound and light show.

It will be cut down on the morning of Wednesday 20 November and erected from 6 a.m. on Thursday 21 November, ready to embody the spirit of the festive season.

The tree will be brought to life for the first time on Friday 29 November, with an inauguration ceremony starting at 6pm.

This year, the tree is lit with a unique touch of solidarity, thanks to an extraordinary partnership with Make-A-Wish, the charity that makes the dreams of children with serious illnesses come true.

The tree will be adorned with elephants, reminiscent of the Côte d’Or brand, which supports this charity event.

Some of these decorations, signed by Belgian celebrities, will then be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish to help grant the wishes of children with serious illnesses. Participate in the auction via www.cotedor.makeawish.be

3d_videomapping

Sound and light show

Dates: 29.11.24 – 04.01.25, no show on 24.12 & 31.12
Hours: 5 pm to 10 pm
Location: Grand-Place

The sound and light show on the Grand-Place, which is renewed every year to transport visitors to another universe, is the creation of Camille Gross and Olivier Magermans.
“Echoes of Colors” is a five-minute video mapping show projected onto the tower of the City Hall, in an intense celebration of colour.

The sound and light show on the Grand-Place, which is renewed every year to transport visitors to another universe, is the creation of Camille Gross and Olivier Magermans.

“Echoes of Colors” is a five-minute video mapping show projected onto the tower of the City Hall, in an intense celebration of colour.

In this dreamlike universe, colours are central to the experience, transforming the tower into a playground, challenging and reinventing its structure.

Bathed in vibrant hues, the building seems at times to float, shatter into glass or reveal a skeleton illuminated by phosphorescent vegetation.

The projection ends with an explosion of infinite colours that emphasise the verticality of the tower, all accompanied by a synchronised soundtrack to complete the experience.

dream space

Dream Space

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm
Location: Pl. De Brouckère

Comfortably seated in reclining seats mounted on actuators, the get ready to enjoy incredible virtual reality experiences: meetings with mummies or dragons, discovery of a haunted house, space exploration, a ride in a Christmas sleigh, and much more. Larger-than-life experiences for every taste and age!

Comfortably seated in reclining seats mounted on actuators, the get ready to enjoy incredible virtual reality experiences: meetings with mummies or dragons, discovery of a haunted house, space exploration, a ride in a Christmas sleigh, and much more.

Larger-than-life experiences for every taste and age!

Price: €7

tootbus

Christmas Tour by Tootbus

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25, from Thursday till Monday
Hours: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: 90, Rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels

Discover Brussels at its most beautiful during the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the Christmas enchantment that transforms the city into a true fairy tale. During this one-hour tour in a 100% electric panoramic bus, you will feel the very essence of Christmas in Brussels, with the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets.

Discover Brussels at its most beautiful during the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the Christmas enchantment that transforms the city into a true fairy tale.

During this one-hour tour in a 100% electric panoramic bus, you will feel the very essence of Christmas in Brussels, with the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets.

After this magical bus experience, continue your exploration on foot with the Christmas Tootwalk, giving you the perfect chance to dive into the history and culture of the city.

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Skating rink

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

The ice rink is back on Place De Brouckère! There is an area for toddlers, and skates which are placed over shoes are available. The large rink is completely covered by a transparent roof. No booking, except for schools via info@bmeo.be. Wheelchair access with accompanying adult.

The ice rink is back on Place De Brouckère! There is an area for toddlers, and skates which are placed over shoes are available. The large rink is completely covered by a transparent roof.

No booking, except for schools via info@bmeo.be

Wheelchair access with accompanying adult.

Prices (including skate rental):

  • Over 16 years old: €10
  • Under 16 years old: €5
  • Family (2 adults + 2 children): €25
  • Free for those accompanying people with reduced mobility (PMR)

Not recommended for children under 6 years old.

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Curling

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

Want to experience the spirit of winter sports right in the heart of Brussels ? Three ice curling rinks are available alongside the ice rink at Place De Brouckère.

Want to experience the spirit of winter sports right in the heart of Brussels? Three ice curling rinks are available alongside the ice rink at Place De Brouckère.

Price:

  • Over 16 years old: €8
  • Under 16 years old: €4
manege andreas 1

Andréa’s merry-go-round

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

Another classic must-see, these rides feature handmade fantastic characters from the poetic world of Jules Verne. A timeless moment!

Another classic must-see, these rides feature handmade fantastic characters from the poetic world of Jules Verne. A timeless moment!

Price: €3/(2-11 years)

grande roue lotto

Ferris Wheel LOTTO

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm
Location: Vismet Brussels

From atop the 55 meters of one of the most spectacular attractions of Winter Wonders, the view of Brussels and the festive city centre is out of this world. The 42-cabin Ferris Wheel also provides for persons of reduced mobility, with a specially-equipped cabin available for them.

From atop the 55 meters of one of the most spectacular attractions of Winter Wonders, the view of Brussels and the festive city centre is out of this world.

The 42-cabin Ferris Wheel also provides for persons of reduced mobility, with a specially-equipped cabin available for them.

Prices:

  • Over 12 years old: €10
  • Under 12 years old: €6
manege les rennes du pere noel

Santa’s Reindeer merry-go-round

Dates: 29.11.24 – 05.01.25
Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm

This enormous Santa can carry up to 32 people in his 8 reindeer- and sleigh-shaped gondolas. The peak reaches a height of 10 m, and the gondolas can take passengers up to four metres high so that they can admire the market site in complete safety.

This enormous Santa, can carry up to 32 people in his 8 reindeer- and sleigh-shaped gondolas.

The peak reaches a height of 10 m, and the gondolas can take passengers up to four metres high so that they can admire the market site in complete safety.

This attraction has already proved very popular at many Christmas markets, and is a big hit with children.

Price: €5

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